The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides

actions shook her more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken

would always be her who initiated. She didn't

to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually coming

and

But...

with her arm while her

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

tabs flashed across Ryan's screen

was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly

him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate

one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

back at you in ten minutes. We should be able

"Got it."

shut off

Ryan took a pen from the side of

we should be able to meet our

mercenaries, they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to maintain their

the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their

weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn

complete, we can relax for another

dropped the pen on the

stared at

sure

connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence,

only after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at his

think

chest tighten whenever he

passed, he couldn't move on from

still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It

want such

Ding—!

received a message. It

others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

times as

deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet'

brought rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake

'Calm down Ryan.'

seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his

[Okay.]

message. One that only contained a single word. And one that

stood up from his seat once he sent the

while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body.

go on, I need

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

here. Honestly, everything felt so

how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

almost felt like it was eating away at the little sanity

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